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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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WKTV -“Back2Work” Job Orders for October 12 –16, 2020

Monday October 12, 2020

Job Title: Custodian/Groundskeeper                                         City: New Hartford, NY

Part time for a local church. Duties: Clean the church building, classrooms, and offices, perform minor building repairs and maintain the church and manse grounds. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of experience in the building trades. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and climb the steeple ladder.

Pay: $15.00-$16.00/hour, negotiable based on experience.        Job Order #  NY1351162                                                                       



Monday October 12, 2020

Job Title: Receptionist/Executive Assistant                              City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a local office supply business. Duties: Perform a variety of clerical duties and provide support to the management team.  Requirements: Associates Degree or the equivalent and 6 months of related experience. Must have reliable transportation. Some travel is required.

Pay: Based on experience                                                          Job Order #  NY1352546




Tuesday October 13, 2020

Job Title: Warehouse Attendant                                                City: Sherrill, NY

Full time for the world’s largest manufacturer of gas engines for outdoor equipment. Duties: Perform a variety of assigned shipping, receiving and inventory tasks. Requirements: High School diploma and the physical ability to do the job including lifting up to 50 lbs. and standing or walking for a full 8 to 12- hour shift.

Pay: Not Specified. Benefits.                                                     Job Order #  DE8530087



Tuesday October 13, 2020

Job Title: Data Processing Technician                                      City: Rome, NY                                     
Full time for a new distribution center opening soon. Duties: Monitor computer operations and print and deliver reports, pick labels, price stickers, and invoices. Maintain PC's, copiers and printers, along with the computer systems for the facility. Requirements: High School diploma preferred. Must have excellent PC and Network knowledge and be able to track and install software and troubleshoot Network issues.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  DE8528009



Wednesday October 14, 2020

Job Title: Tool Maker/Machinist                                                 City: Canastota, NY

Full time for a local machine shop. Duties: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Requirements: High School diploma and knowledge of Mazak equipment and MRP software.

Pay: $40,000-$60,000 per year plus benefits.                              Job Order # NY1352078                                                                    



Wednesday October 14, 2020

Job Title: Human Resources Credentialing Specialist               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a human service agency. Duties: Conduct pre-and-post-employment background checks. Ensure that pre-employment and annual medical and training requirements are met. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and five years of clerical experience. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word required.

Pay: $15.39/hour. Flexible Schedule. Benefits.                          Job Order # DE8537644




Thursday October 15, 2020

Job Title: Custodian                                                                   City: Camden, NY
Full time for a local manufacturer.  Duties: Clean and stock bathrooms, vacuum offices, remove trash and report any safety or maintenance issues. Requirements:  Six months of cleaning experience, proven reliability, high attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.

Pay: Starts at $12.25/hour; $13.50/hour after 90 days.               Job Order # NY1352624



Thursday October 15, 2020

Job Title: To-Go Shopper                                                                   City: Herkimer, NY
Full time for a local grocery store. Duties: Shop multiple customer orders simultaneously using the designated tools and equipment. Accurately match items from customers’ on-line shopping lists, substituting items as needed. Requirements: Must be willing to learn multiple tasks be able to perform the technical and physical duties required.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                              Job Order # DE8314969



Friday October 16, 2020

Job Title: Chef/Line Cook                                                          City: New York Mills, NY

Full time for a well-established local restaurant. Duties: Prepare seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes to order and maintain a safe, orderly commercial kitchen.  Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of restaurant cooking experience.

Pay: Negotiable based on experience                 Job Order # NY1352650                                                                                                 



Friday October 16, 2020

Job Title: Associate Engineer                                                    City: Cazenovia, NY

Full time for a local manufacturer of industrial timers and controls. Duties: Generate schematics for timer circuits, troubleshoot defective production and maintain test documentation.  Requirements: Associates degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Circuit board design and knowledge CAD software a plus. Experience with industrial controls preferred.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                      Job Order #  NY1352424
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Chamber Alliance Meeting: October 21 -- Economic Development Forum

The Mohawk Valley Chamber Alliance is having an Economic Development Forum featuring a Q&A discussion and special guests:
  • Joanne Latham, CREE/WolfSpeed
  • Kate Jarosh, Bonacio Construction, Inc.
  • Robert Scholefield, Mohawk Valley Health System
Additional guests may be added.)

The meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 21st from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm via Zoom. The public is also invited in addition to Chamber members.

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Meeting ID: 830 6444 4021
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Dutchland Plastics Hiring Event - October 16th

Dutchland Plastics will hold open interviews on-site at their Canastota location on Friday October 16 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A flyer and the job posting is below.

NY1351275

Casters.

Full time, all shifts.

Dutchland Plastics LLC, a leading custom rotational molder, is seeking motivated, reliable, and flexible Casters for their first, second and third shifts.  Dutchland is also seeking a 3rd shift Supervisor.
  • Focus "Safety First" when performing your job.
  • Actively engage in all lean manufacturing activities.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment by implementing 6-S principles.
  • Clear molds of finished product/s.
  • Load raw materials into mold.
  • Measure and weigh raw material.
  • Follow quality standards and process.
Successfully Complete Dutchland Rotational Molding Training:
  • Basic Mold Care
  • Venting 101
  • Intro to materials used in Rotational molding
  • Mold Release. What to use and when to use it
  • The basics of 6-S
Job Requirements:
  • Manufacturing experience a plus.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Proven work history with good attendance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot rotational molding situations and provide solutions.
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to use basic quality control tools and to read blueprints.
Physical Requirements:
This is a physically demanding position; employees must possess the physical qualities necessary to perform the following job requirements:
  • Casters are continuously required to stand; walk; carry; grasp/grip; and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • The position frequently requires the ability to bend/twist; push; and pull.
  • On occasion, this position requires the ability to climb; move in repetitive motions; and lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment: Manufacturing plant environment with warmer temperatures near ovens.

Dutchland offers a benefit package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation after 90 days, 401K, voluntary long-term disability, as well as company paid short term disability and life insurance.

Candidates may apply online: https://dutchland.com/careers/
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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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